The verdict
Byteful wins on 3 of 7 core metrics, 2 tied. We'd pick Byteful for most teams that need byteful (formerly ping proxies) is a quality-focused proxy provider with residential, mobile, isp and datacenter ips from $1.75/gb., but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
Byteful vs Proxyma — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Byteful or Proxyma?
On the entry tier, Byteful is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Byteful starts at $1.75/GB and Proxyma starts at $5.00/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, Byteful or Proxyma?
Proxyma has the larger advertised residential pool. Byteful reports 35M+ residential IPs (advertised); 6M+ mobile IPs across 195+ countries; Proxyma reports 60M+ residential IPs (vendor-claimed) across 190+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, Byteful or Proxyma?
Proxyma edges ahead on overall success rate in the available benchmark data (our tests, independent lab reports and published specs). That said, the right choice depends on your target site mix — Byteful is typically picked for ["Residential" workloads, while Proxyma is often chosen for ["Residential" use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Byteful or Proxyma?
Proxyma carries the higher trust score in our directory based on documented compliance, support responsiveness, and customer-base feedback. Both offer 24/7 channels at upper plans; only Byteful gates dedicated account managers and Proxyma gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Byteful or Proxyma in 2026?
Pick Byteful when Byteful (formerly Ping Proxies) is a quality-focused proxy provider with residential, mobile, ISP and datacent. Pick Proxyma when Hong Kong-based residential, ISP and static proxy provider advertising 60M+ IPs across 190+ countries from $5/. Most teams that consider both end up with Byteful.